Good morning, Bellingham.

After nine months apart, baby Liya arrived from Pakistan and is now safe with her parents (Ahmad Hamrah and Tahmina Zalmai) in Lynden following their 2021 humanitarian visa application that let them leave Afghanistan after making serious sacrifices.

Two suspected drug dealers from Blaine were arrested on May 20th near Ferndale after deputies searched a parked car and found 160 grams of illegal drugs including fentanyl and methamphetamine—both suspects remain in Whatcom County Jail without bail.

A Ferndale High senior is on life support after an accidental shooting inside a Bellingham apartment on May 18th and an 18-year-old suspect (who said he did not know the gun was loaded while he and the victim were handling a laser device) is held at Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.

A pair of suspected drug dealers from Blaine were arrested near Ferndale on May 20 when deputies stopped a parked car and found one suspect already wanted in a previous cocaine case and the other seen with a drug pipe — a search warrant recovered about 160 grams of fentanyl and meth, a scale, baggies and cash, and both remain at Whatcom County Jail without bail.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stated that as of May 17 it is illegal to feed deer, elk and moose to help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease — the rule bans placing, distributing, depositing or scattering feed at human-made feeding spots — and it urges residents to remove items that attract these animals from their yards.

Governor Bob Ferguson signed a controversial bill on May 20 that protects K–12 student privacy by keeping medical and counseling records secret from parents— the law takes effect immediately and adds ethnicity, homelessness, immigration status and neurodivergence as protected classes while still letting parents opt their children out of select programs.

Stephanie Morrell, president and GM of the Bellingham Bells since joining the team in 2013, leads a club known for its family-friendly games and community events—she also serves on local tourism and school boards to shape community engagement.

The Bells will open the 2025 season on May 30 in Nanaimo and host their home opener on Tuesday, June 3.

The Mariners won 6 to 5 today with a go-ahead two-run homer by Leody Taveras and manager Dan Wilson said ace George Kirby is set to pitch up to 80 pitches in tomorrow’s game against the Astros — while Western Washington University’s softball team will face UT Tyler at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Chattanooga in the College World Series and Sehome’s undefeated boys soccer team begins its state tournament run tonight at Civic Stadium.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees apply — Learn to create stunning vector graphics using Inkscape with expert guidance.

Corvettes Unlimited Car Show

10 AM – 3 PM — Bellewood Farms & Distillery — $20 entry for participants — Celebrate the 30th Annual showcase of corvettes and open classes.

Intro to Laser Cutter Workshop

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Class fees applicable — Learn to safely operate the laser cutter and create your own acrylic keychain.

Bellingham Scottish Gathering

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Blaine Marine Park-kids play area — Free entry — Celebrate Scotland's vibrant culture in the heart of Blaine.

Comedy Night with Scott Losse

9:30-11:30 p.m. — Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with national headliner Scott Losse in Bellingham.

Ann Aguirre Book Launch with Sarah Hawley

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — $6.44 - $20.44 — Celebrate the launch of Ann Aguirre's newest book with an engaging conversation and a book voucher.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get insights on laser projects and learn about design tools with expert Jason Davies.

Tenderpile Smile Aisle Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Aslan Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a melodic evening of jazz music from the local group Tenderpile Smile Aisle.